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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction History, The Kiewa Story, circa 1993
... Book - Non Fiction History... Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Book - Non ...This book provides in chronological order the development of the Kiewa Hydro-electricity scheme from the first concept (1911) to final construction work (1961). It covers the first attempt to utilise the power of the Victorian Alps water system. It started from a private syndicate and developed to the current State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The incentive for the Hydro scheme was to make money and not as an alternative to the carbon producing coal fired power plants. These coal fired power plants were increasing in numbers to service an ever increasing demand made by population expansion, especially in cities and large rural settlements. This demand spiraled up after World War II when there was a tremendous spike in immigration numbers due to refugees and displaced persons in Europe. The ability to utilise the untapped water provided by the winter snow fields, for a higher yield in electricity, was a powerful incentive to overcome the physical hardships in this remote Alpine region. Future power requirements may initiate the re-installation of the other two power stations(Pretty Valley and Big Hill) covered in original Scheme. This publication not only covers the development of the Kiewa Valley region with respect to population (within a socio-economical framework) but also the subtle but yet strong physical changes of a relatively pristine alpine region. The demands that an ever growing regional population places on the environment is clearly documented in print and black and white photographs. The working and living conditions of those who constructed and gave life to this hydro scheme is well documented in this book. It may be viewed as spartan now but was relevantly good at that moment in time, especially for those workers fleeing a devastated European environment. The successful planning and consideration to minimising any intrusion upon the natural alpine forests and high plains can viewed as an example (compared to the Tasmanian Hydro schemes) of how future hydro schemes (an inevitable requirement) will proceed. Most rural towns (in the early 1900s) were built by unencumbered rural based citizens, with the exception of Mount Beauty and Falls Creek. These two settlements were brought into life by a State (Victorian) Authority for a specific function and program. They were a gated community, that is, only open to construction workers involved with the hydro scheme. All facilities within these communities were provided by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The impact on the social, financial and individual independency of the community, by the transition from the S.E.C .environment to one of local government (Shire of Bright), had in some cases a severe impact.This hard covered book has a green cover with pictures on the front and back covers. The front cover has a coloured picture of a snow covered Mount Bogong taken from the opposite mountain range. The valley between both ranges has a whisk of mist over it. At the bottom of this picture are three black and white photographs covering the construction of the Kiewa Hydro - Electricity Scheme. On the back cover is a photograph, (black and white) detailing the Bogong village and Junction dam containing lake Guy. The inside front cover is a black and white photograph which details the construction of the West Kiewa tailrace tunnel during April 1951. The inside back cover is a black and white photograph of the concrete pour at the Clover Dam circa 1952. All photographs and sketches are in black and white. The pages are approximately 160 g/m2 and those which have photographs are on gloss paper.Book spine: "The Kiewa Story Graham Napier Geoff Easdown" alongside this is a white framed circle with white spokes radiating out and underneath in white lettering SECkiewa valley, hydro scheme, victorian alpine region, electricity generators, graham napier, geoff easdown -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction History, Australia's Royal Welcome 1954, circa 1954
... Book - Non Fiction History... Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Book - Non ...This publication covers the mid 1900s and relates to a period where the majority of the Australian population was engrossed with the Queen of Australia, even though her Highness did not reside on this continent. The period covered was before the great immigration insurgence from Europe.The Labour Party's "White Australian" policy was a hinderance and a barrier towards the Asian and African prospective immigrants. The motto Queen and Country was still very ingrained in the rural population. This period in Australian domestic self reliance, brought about the growing strength and very active trade union movement and their staunch support for the Tariff protection against a growing swell of imported goods. This self reliance psyche was essentially a by product of World War II, and the isolation felt by the Australian People. The Queen (royalty) was the binding force holding the British Empire together which was emphasised with her popularity when touring Australia Queen Elizabeth's visited the MCG twice in 1954 1. to attend an assembly of ex-servicemen and women's organisations 2. to attend a Children's Display. She also visited Government House and visited Country Victoria on the Royal train from 24th Feb - 9th March.The Kiewa Valley and all the rural areas in the region were still very much tied to the "mother land" and trade between Britain and Australia was very strong. Trade with Asian manufacturers was minimal and needed the late 1900s to see both the trade and immigration barriers fall. This book was produced during a time when the majority of Australians looked more to England for trade and companionship. The agricultural trade with England and Europe was very high and the motto of the time was "Australia grows on the sheep's back". Late 1900's saw the motto "Australia grows on the miner's back" The Queen was still very popular then which was emphasised by the large crowds which greeted her on tour. Residents of Mt Beauty including Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides travelled to Benalla to see the Queen. Clare Roper was a founding member of the KVHS and attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace representing the local CWA. She has purchased this book and therefore giving this a close historical significance connection, it has good provenance and interpretive capacity. This hard(blue coloured) covered book contains thirty six double sided pages. Both the first and last pages (inside cover included) has the royal crest of Australia (kangaroo and emu) balancing the individual six states crests ,united under the royal crown. The first six double pages, each portraying a coloured free hand sketches of various Australian scenery enclosing the Queen's day by day and State by State itinerary. There are 115 black and white photographs and 25 coloured photographs contained in this book.Third page has free hand penned signature "Clare Roper"1954 royal tour, queen elizabeth ii monarchy, british empire in the 1900s, god save the queen. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction Australian Mammals, Furred Animals of Australia, 1946
... Book - Non Fiction Australian Mammals... Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Book - Non ...This book was written before the "preservation of Australian Flora and Fauna" movement became a household edict. The book covers all the "known" marsupials of the time and coloured prints are provided where required to show physical and other distinguishing features. Time and extensive searches of hard to reach places in Australia has uncovered a greater range of marsupials than presented in this book. Rural Australia (1940s) had not been as developed and altered as the 1980s onward. This book was used in Primary schools as reference material. Although rural school children would have come across many "real life" encounters with some of the mammals referred to, the diversity and range of mammals presented in this book is quite extensive. Most "city" born children would have only seen the mammals presented in this book at animal zoos in the larger cities.This book details the Australian wide range of mammals, and not just those which school children in the Kiewa Valley could meet "face to face". However the rural based pupils would find the chapters and coloured prints more "real" than city located students because they are living day to day in the Australian bush, home to all the various mammals and marsupials presented in this book.This green coloured hard covered book has 178 double sided printed pages and twenty five plate detailing the appearances of native mammals. The first two pages are frayed and all pages show colouration (yellow) of age. The book has a clear plastic cover as protection placed at a later dateOn the spine "FURRED ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA" and underneath "BROUGHTON" and at the bottom "ANGUS & ROBERTSON"australian mammals and marsupials, nature books, australia wild life -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction History, Honour Roll - South Africa 1899 - 1902 Albury-Wodonga and District Residents Who Served In The Boer War, reprinted 03/2008
... Book - Non Fiction History... Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Book - Non ...Historical information of soldiers from the Albury-Wodonga district who fought in the Boer War in South Africa 1899 - 1902. In 1996 the then curator for the 8/13 VMR Museum, the Hon Colonel John Neale, commissioned the author to research a group of returned servicemen and women from the Boer War and had lived within 100 km radius of the Albury/Wodonga townships.The Boer War was the second war in South Africa and was the result of heavy taxes and non voting rights of the local white Boer population. Colonial forces including the Australian Light Horse contingent where called upon by England to overthrow the rebellion. This War was the first engagement of Australian troops fighting on foreign soil.This Honour Roll details the pay rates, the battle highlights, weapons used and maps covering the first Australian contingent of soldiers who fought in the Transvaal (Boer War).. Listed are the names of those soldiers who lived within 100klms of Albury and Wodonga.The soldiers are listed by Location, Rank, Initial,Name and Unit. The significance of both the War and those who served in it is two fold. Firstly it demonstrates that the tie between the Colonial outreaches of England's Empire to "the Motherland" were extremely strong at this point in time. This union remained strong up until the middle of World War II when England could not help Australia to defend itself against possible invasion by Japan. The alliance between Australia and the United States of America replaced the British/Australian pact. Secondly the attitude of, and the high degree of horsemanship of those from the Albury and Wodonga area. The degree of adaptability, by these servicemen, to suit the environment in which they fought provided the first real insight into the Australian psyche "of those living and surviving on the harsh Australian outback"This book has a bright red soft cover and is bound with bright yellow tape. There is a drawing of two Australian soldiers on the front, one on horsebackAuthor's complimentary inscription "To Mount Beauty Museum with compliments" signed Ian R Docking history, boer war, ex-servicemen and women, albury and wodonga -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction History, The Climbing Of Bogong 1932, 1933
... Book - Non Fiction History... Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Book - Non ...The historical documented account of the first winter traverse from Mt Hotham across Mt Bogong. The extreme winter conditions of the region was a barrier for all except the three pioneers of this expedition.This book details the the determination and true spirit of the Australian psyche to overcome extreme hardships and have the endurance to fulfill an adventure in the early 1900's.A photo copy of a black spiral bound book written in 1933 covering the memoirs and photos of only the first (at the time of writing) winter climbing of Mount Bogong in1932. It was written by Jack K.Tulloh (a journalist), E.C. Robinson and W.D. Bertram. This book was photocopied and rebound for the 60th anniversary of the climb.The Climbing Of Bogong Mountain 1932. First page author's dedication: To Bill from Jack 17/2/1933. Second page address: To jack Eddie & Bill " In recognition of your epic journey 50 years ago" John, Helen, David, Iain, Andrew & Hamish, also written in freestyle underneath and in brackets "Bertrams all" underneath signed by Gwen Tulloh, Barbara Betram and Ann Robinson The third page written in free hand " Inscribed by those who lunched9WELL0 on the golden anniversary of the trip 17/8/82. Next to a photo of the three climbers their signatures.climbing mount bogong, victorian alps in winter, snow at mt bogong 1920's winter sports, skiing, mt bogong, book, snow, cross country skiing -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book - Non Fiction, In The Line OF Fire
... Non Fiction... Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne Non Fiction ...Hard cover booknon-fictionisbn 1 4050 36494 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Non-fiction book, Gallipoli
... Non-fiction book... Non-fiction book Work on paper Gallipoli Researched in Britain ...The story of the Anzacnon-fictionThe story of the Anzacgallipoli -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, Khaki and Green With The Australian Army at Home and Overseas, 1943
... Non-fiction book... Non-fiction book Khaki and Green With The Australian Army ...Stories from Australian fighting men. Successor to "Active Service" and "Soldier On"Hardcover book, khaki green cover -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, These Eagles. The story of the RAAF at war, 1942
... Non-fiction book... Non-fiction book These Eagles. The story of the RAAF at war ...the contribution of the RAAF to WWIIKhaki greenWings on bottom of hardcover -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, Jungle Warfare. With the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific, 1944
... Non-fiction book... Non-fiction book Jungle Warfare. With the Australian Army ...With the Australian Army in the South-West PacificBrown hardcover booklogo in gold of soldier in jungle on front cover on inside front cover the name N.E.Gulliver -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, Active Service. With Australia in the Middle East, 1941
... Non-fiction book... Non-fiction book Active Service. With Australia in the Middle ...Active service recollection from service personnel in the middle eastBrown hardcover book with pagesWith Australia in the Middle East -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, Australian War Memorial, Australia in the War 1939-1945 Air. Air War Against Germany and Italy 1939-1943, 1954
... Non-fiction book... Non-fiction book Australia in the War 1939-1945 Air. Air War ...Part of a series of books called Australia in the War 1939-1945Blue hardcover book with pagesSeries Three volume 3 Inside: Property of C.M.Fraser 7 Mountainview Road Highett 3190 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, D-Day As They Saw It, 1994
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book D-Day As They Saw It. soft cover ...The extraordinary and compelling story of June 6, 1944 and the battle for Normandy is told here through first-hand testimonies from civilians and soldiers on both sides. D-Day: As They Saw It features classic accounts by soldiers such as Rommel and Bradley, together with frontline reports by some of the world's finest authors and war correspondents, including Ernest Hemingway and Alan Melville. Published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings, highlights of this unique collection include the break-out from Omaha beach as told by the GI who led it, a French housewife's story of what it was like to wake up to the invasion, German soldiers' accounts of finding themselves facing the biggest seaborne invasion in history, a view from the command post by a member of Eisenhower's staff, combat reports, diaries and letters of British veterans of all forces and services, and accounts of the follow-up battle for Normandy, one of the bloodiest struggles of the warForeword by Field Marshall Lord Carversoft cover book -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, The Brown Reference Group, Operation Overload, 2003
... Non-fiction book... Non-fiction book Operation Overload Hard cover book with 192 ...The largest amphibious assault ever conductedBook contains a full blow b y blow description of the landings and subsequent fighting, containing maps and battle plansHard cover book with 192 pages -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, Arcturus Publishing, Normandy to Berlin, 2005
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book Normandy to Berlin soft cover book ...60th Anniversary Special Edition from Normandy to BerlinBook introduces men and women from both sides - British, American and german soldiers and civilians - whose bravery and endurance made the final push through Europe, the defining drama of WW2.soft cover book with 144 pages -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, Arcturus Publishing, 6 June 1944 D-Day Dawn of Heroes, 2004
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book 6 June 1944 D-Day Dawn of Heroes ...Tells the story of Operation Overlord, the largest most meticulously planned seaborne invasion in the history of warfare.soft cover non-ficton book -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, Ice Water Press, Victory In Europe, 2010
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book Victory In Europe Soft cover book ...The final crossing of the Rhine and the advance into Germany changed the course of European history forever. Introduces men and women from bith sides - British, American and German soldiers and civilians - whose bravery and endurance made the final push through Europe the defining drama of WW2.Soft cover book with 144 pagessticker on inside page P Cooper (personal contact details included on sticker) -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, Allen & Unwin, OLD TIMERS Magnificent stories from mighty Australians, 2011
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book OLD TIMERS Magnificent stories from ...Personal stories of notable Australianspersonal life storiesstories of remarkable Australians -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, The Happy Warrior
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book The Happy Warrior Foreword by Lt ...An anthology of Australian and New Zealand Military PoetryThe poetry dates back to the Boer War from Aus & NZ members and ex-membersForeword by Lt Gen Peter Cosgrove -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, The Footsoldier (Rebuilding the past)
... hard cover non-fiction book... hard cover non-fiction book The Footsoldier (Rebuilding ...What can the life of the modern professional soldier have in common with a Roman legionary, a Frankish warrior, or the musketeer of the English Civil War? The Footsoldier tells the story from the personal viewpoint of individual soldiers over the last 2,500 years. With stories ranging from Timocrates of Athens -- practising his shield and sword skills at the gymnasium -- to Corporal Joe Borelli, US 2nd Armored Division -- complaining about 'C' rations after more than eighteen months active service in World War II Europe -- a clear account of the development of warfare emerges, with no lack of insight into its prizes and its costs. Detailed information about uniforms and equipment is accompanied by superb color illustrations. ..".informative, exciting, accurate and realistic."part of a serieshard cover bookStamped "Withdrawn from Moorabbin Library" -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, Octopus Books, Aircraft: An all colour story of modern flight, 1973
... hard cover non-fiction book... hard cover non-fiction book Aircraft: An all colour story ...photos and technical data of aircraft until 1973some technical data supplied in glossaryPhotos and technical data on aircraftinside cover page "To dearest Dad, love Therese & Chris -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, The Lost Diggers, 2012
... hard cover non-fiction book... hard cover non-fiction book The Lost Diggers An exciting story ...The small French village of Vignacourt was always behind the front lines. For much of the First World War it was a staging point, casualty clearing station and recreation area for troops of all nationalities moving up to and then back from the battlefields on the Somme. Remember me: the lost diggers of Vignacourt tells the story of how one enterprising photographer took the opportunity of this passing traffic to establish a business taking portrait photographs. Captured on glass, printed into postcards and posted home, the photographs made by the Thuillier family enabled Australian soldiers to maintain a fragile link with loved ones in Australia. The Thuillier collection covers many of the significant aspects of Australian involvement on the Western Front, from military life to the friendships and bonds formed between the soldiers and civilians. The exhibition showcases a selection of the photographs as handmade traditional darkroom prints and draws on the Memorial's own collections to tell the story of these men in their own voicesapprox 4000 images were discovered in the attic of a barn Vignacourt, of soldiers and other life in WW1.An exciting story about the discovery of the plates of Vignacourt -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, Spotlight on Aircraft, 1972
... hard cover non-fiction book... hard cover non-fiction book Spotlight on Aircraft published ...The evolution of flight and man's quest to flypublished in 1972, the book details the evolution of aircraft until publishing. -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, Medieval Warfare Source Book, 1995
... hard cover non-fiction book... hard cover non-fiction book Medieval Warfare Source Book hard ...Warfare in Western Christendom volume 1hard cover book Award Advancements Pty Ltd Bentleigh -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, World War I, 2004
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book World War I DK publication ...Factual description of WWI in association with the Imperial War MuseumDK publication for Imperial War Museum, part of the Eyewitness series -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, World War II, 2004
... soft cover non-fiction book... soft cover non-fiction book World War II Factual look ...Snapshot of battles during WWII with photos and factsFactual look at the start and progression of World War II -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, HMAS, 1942
... hard cover non-fiction book... hard cover non-fiction book HMAS hard cover book with cartoons ...Written and prepared by serving personnel of the RANwritten by serving RAN personnelhard cover book with cartoons, drawings and photos -
Clunes Museum
Booklet - NON FICTION BOOK, MAUREEN FRENCH, FOLLOWING THE BANDS
... NON FICTION BOOK...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street Clunes goldfields NON ...THE HISTORY OF THE BRASS BANDS OF CRESWICKFRONT COVER: THE RED HEAP BRASS BAND" DURING THE FILMING OF SATURDEE. THE STORY OF THE CRESWCIK BAND STARTING 1863 TO 2010 WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND SOME MEMBERS LISTSnon-fictionTHE HISTORY OF THE BRASS BANDS OF CRESWICK red heap brass band, saturdee, brass bands creswick -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Gordon & Gotch (Australasia), Ltd, The New Nature Book for Boys and Girls, Unknown
... non-fiction books...A large hardcover children's non fiction book... hardcover children's non fiction book with an illustration ...The book contains many facts about a range of animals and nature by various authors. It has coloured plates.A large hardcover children's non fiction book with an illustration on the front cover of a giraffe eating grass. The title is written in red and black lettering at the top. It has coloured plates inside.non-fictionThe book contains many facts about a range of animals and nature by various authors. It has coloured plates.children's books, non-fiction books, animals, nature -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Robert Wolstenholme Holland, Pitman's Commercial Self-Educator - A Comprehensive Guide to Business - Volume 11, 1922
... non fiction book...non fiction... of book pencil name, Marcus Stevenson's non fiction business study ...non fictionLarge plain blue hardcover book, Pitman's Commercial Self-Educator with diagonal triangle markings on top and bottom of cover front and back. Spine has gold lettering for title, and edited by R.W. Holland O.B.E., M.A., M.Sc.., LL.D. Pitman with gold bands. Contains photographs, diagrams, maps, charts, drawingsFrom Don Gaudion. On endpaper at back of book pencil name, Marcus Stevenson'sbusiness, study guide, commercial reference, non fiction book